Blake Krass has highlighted his top selections and value plays for the opening weekend of college fantasy football on DraftKings. The analysis includes quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and flex recommendations for Saturday’s three-game slate.
Among the quarterbacks, Jalon Daniels from Kansas is noted for his dual-threat capabilities, especially with six rushing touchdowns in 2024. Daniels faces Fresno State, which has a new head coach and defensive coordinator this season and is undergoing significant roster changes.
At the same position, E.J. Warner of Fresno State is mentioned as a notable value pick. Warner, described as the son of National Football League legend Kurt Warner, earned the starting job at Fresno State after transferring from Temple and Rice. In 2023, Warner was among 22 quarterbacks to achieve at least 3,000 passing yards and 23 touchdowns. Krass notes that “at Fresno State, Warner will have the most talent around him that he’s ever had.” He adds that given game circumstances against Kansas, “Fresno State will likely be trailing…and will need to throw the football to keep up. That should get Warner a decent amount of stats and make him a good value play at this price.”
Other positions featured include Landon Sims at running back for Hawaii who takes on an expanded role in his senior season under head coach Timmy Chang. At wide receiver, Pofele Ashlock from Hawaii is expected to play a leading role this year alongside teammate Nick Cenacle.
The article also provides additional player options in each category and highlights relevant matchups based on team strengths and recent coaching changes.
All suggested contest entries reference information current as of Aug. 22, 2025.
